Have you ever grown sunflowers? Sunflowers, known for their tall stalks and bright, cheerful flowers, belong to the family Asteraceae. Yes, they look somewhat like asters. The old name for the ...

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Calendula needs moderate watering; water them once a week or more often if the weather is particularly dry. Mulching around ...

Lucia Ortiz trudges through endless fields of cempasuchil flowers, the luminescent orange petals of which will soon cloak ...

Discover 5 indoor plants that repel mosquitoes naturally — lemongrass, lavender, basil, mint, and marigold. A chemical-free way to protect and refresh your home.

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The orchid’s increasing population in Britain is a bright spot in otherwise ‘stark picture’ for British wild plants, the ...

The route from the land of the dead to San Andrés Mixquic, a little town just outside Mexico City, is lined with marigolds.

As the summer blooms fade and the air turns cooler, your garden doesn’t have to lose its charm. Fall is a great time to ...

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